Methamphetamine poisoning in three Oklahoma dogs.
Methamphetamine is an amphetamine derivative and a category II controlled substance. It is uncommonly prescribed by physicians, but is more often used illegally as a stimulant. In this case study, 3 dogs were believed maliciously poisoned. Methamphetamine was detected in the stomach contents of 1 dog. One died and 2 recovered after gastrointestinal decontamination and supportive care. The recommended treatment protocol of methamphetamine toxicosis should also include urine acidification and alpha-adrenergic blocking agents.
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Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater 74078, USA.
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D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000032:analysis / Q000506:poisoning*; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy; D004285:Dogs; D008401:Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry; D005766:Gastrointestinal Contents / Q000737:chemistry; D008694:Methamphetamine / Q000032:analysis / Q000506:poisoning*; D009825:Oklahoma; D011041:Poisoning / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D012462:Saline Solution, Hypertonic / Q000008:administration & dosage
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D012462:Saline Solution, Hypertonic; D008694:Methamphetamine; D003907:Dexamethasone